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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,093, 33,268.86 and 15,155.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,093, 33,268.86 and 15,155.46 is: 20,927.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,093 : 33,268.86 = 15,155.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,093/33,268.86 = 15,155.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,093x = 33,268.86 × 15,155.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,093x = 504,204,876.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,204,876.98/24,093
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,927.44

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